It’s true that as technology advances, there are several ways to find out the approximate value of a home almost instantly. Just recently, I tried out a new feature on a website called Zoocasa, where you can enter any home address and get an on-the-spot home evaluation. Well, that was the plan. Naturally, I wanted Read more

If you’re sitting there thinking to yourself “What’s a Kazu?”, then where have you been?!! Kazu is not a what, but a who. He is a chef; a culinary genius who has brought to Montreal a totally unique Izakaya dinning experience, both for ambiance and taste. When you walk in (usually after a 10-15 min Read more

I get calls from Montreal journalist every time there is a piece to be written about a local market, specially for certain neighbourhoods such as Griffintown, Old Montreal (Ville Marie) and sometimes Plateau. Such was the case last week, when a journalist from Montreal Mirror called me to find out my opinion on the cooling Read more

I find it so intriguing how a place can get such mixed reviews, guess I’m lucky because I have never been disappointed at Greasy Spoon. It has all the qualities a hot spot needs: great vibe, rustic decor, tasteful spin on comfort food and of course, its welcoming terrace. LOVE the inside of this joint, Read more

Imagine falling in love with a home, making and offer only to find out later that you are not eligible for such amount? Or another scenario: Competing with other buyers over your dream home, to find out the vendor accepted the other buyer’s offer JUST because they were already pre-approved. It does happen. Often. Understandingly, Read more

Finally, the burned down building over at St Laurent and Ave de Pins it’s beings getting restored. It’s been a few years since the building was shut-down due to a fire and without any signs of future renovations. It remained abandoned for the longest time. Doors closed, windows boarded up. You would think that being located at such a Read more

This is one of the most informative articles on quebec Housing economy published this year. The FCIQ released the latest Window on the Market newsletter, in the section “A word from the Economist”, this month’s issue discusses the price increase in Quebec’s market since the 1980′s until the present date (and then some forecasts). Get the Read more

By the way the real estate market is reacting it looks like it will be a hot year for the condo market in 2015. Several developers have already announced huge master community planned developments, which is just adding to the buzz. So are you looking for a pre construction condo or perhaps an investment for Read more